1
as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set up tables in the living room for the party
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2
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
set up a scholarship fund for deserving students from the inner city
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as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
set up a post from which to hang the sign
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
set up the prefabricated shed by following the instructions
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
don't worry, the doctor will set you up in no time
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the textbook's setup calls for a list of questions at the end of each chapter
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
changed the setup of the living room furniture several times before being satisfied
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Recent Examples of set up
Dan D'ambrosio, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Gascón set up the interview on her own without the involvement of anyone working on the film, which was distributed by Netflix.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
Have a chorus ready, some choreo for the ladies waiting to do their verse, and teach them how to write a setup/punch-line comedic verse.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Since then, the company has delivered more than 5,000 pods throughout the country, where they've been set up in office buildings, stadiums, medical facilities, convention centers, aquariums and other locations.
—Dan D'ambrosio, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Gascón set up the interview on her own without the involvement of anyone working on the film, which was distributed by Netflix.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
The restaurant serves a seasonal tasting menu in six- or nine-course setups, drawing on inspiration from Valle de Guadalupe and the Baja region.
—Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
Have a chorus ready, some choreo for the ladies waiting to do their verse, and teach them how to write a setup/punch-line comedic verse.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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In the final, Johns & Waters put an end to the Alshon & Black freight train, but not without some solid pickleball.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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How much torment are the pit crews willing to put their amateur survivalists through to win a grand prize of $250,000?—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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The new Instagram account was also established before Meghan's new Netflix series With Love, Meghan premieres.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Based in Seoul, LG CNS was established in 1987 as a joint venture between LG and Electronic Data Systems, which was then a subsidiary of General Motors.—
John Kang,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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The regulatory agency also proposed that Inland Crane, the Boise contractor used by Big D Builders, pay more than $10,000 in fines for exposing workers to hazards and failing to ensure the hangar’s stability as it was erected.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Texas billionaire who demolished a century-old mansion in Highland Park, Dallas County, is now trying to erect a new building on the land where the iconic building once stood.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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With a lucrative career spanning nearly two decades, a diverse real estate portfolio, and major brand endorsements, Lamar has built a substantial net worth that places him among the richest hip-hop artists in the industry.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Multiple administrations, Democratic and Republican alike, built USAID into an institution that has helped save millions of lives around the world, promoted U.S. interests in remote corners of the globe and employed thousands of Americans.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For most of the past two-plus years, the market has paused and retrenched before going into full momentum-froth mode, healing itself, but hard to say if that pattern will continue.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Sensate focus offers a way to heal this gap—not through words or problem-solving, but through presence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That part of the research bore itself out in multiple instances, no matter the layout of a hospital or [how] the functionality of it has evolved.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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Of the two first-party devices currently on the market, the Xbox Adaptive Controller embraces full customization, but sacrifices the compact layout of a standard controller that can benefit those with limited reach.—
Grant Stoner,
WIRED,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Alejandro is captured playing a vinyl record in a Seventies scene before a dream sequence of the singer surrounded by women behind a red curtain, seemingly seducing him and his thoughts.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Instead, numerous Chelsea sequences of possession ended with Jadon Sancho or Pedro Neto clipping crosses towards no one in particular with Nkunku, Palmer — or both — loitering just outside the Brighton penalty area.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of charging, a J1772 port is situated on the left behind the driver's seat, which will fill the 29.8 kWh battery in five hours on a standard level 2 EV charger.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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One storm is situated over the Central Plains and another is bringing poor weather to parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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